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16/05/2015 by stewartkennyphotography

Lightroom Courses in Dublin Annouced By Dublin Photography School

Lightroom Courses in Dublin

Dublin photography school are delighted to announce that we will be launching Adobe Lightroom Courses in Dublin starting in August of this year. Expanding out on our portfolio of courses that already include, Adobe Photoshop as well as DSLR Courses, Basic Photography Courses, Studio Courses and much more. This comes as demand for lightroom courses has increased in recent years and is rivaling if not replacing photoshop as the go to program for most amateur and beginner photographers. While photoshop remains king in the manipulation and retouching game it struggles to keep up with Lightrooms impressive workflow and keywording options. Our Lightroom course will teach a “as well as” and not an “instead of” ethos, that will show you what program to use where and making sure your getting the most out of the right tools for the right jobs. The course is very reasonably priced coming in at just €135.

The overview of the course is as follows

‘Adobe Lightroom’ is a photo processor & image organizer. Some amount of post-processing is an unavoidable part of our professional photography & with all/any genre of photography we need to choose the right software for our needs. Lightroom is very much geared towards photography, as opposed to it’s older brother Photoshop, which has a wider appeal across all different platforms of digital design. With it’s no nonsense user interface & simple stripped down retouching tools, it makes it quick & easy to post-process multiple images in one easy environment. It’s focus is on speed & organization & non destructive manipulation. On this workshop we will show you the skills needed to post-process your images & make the best use out of ‘Adobe Lightroom’.

On this Lightroom workshop learn:
Common corrections
Cropping & resizing
Correcting exposure/adjustments & levels
Retouching portraits & landscapes
Graduated filters
Black & white conversion techniques
Patching & Cloning
Sharpening techniques
Cross processing
Watermark Editing
Import & exporting files
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16/05/2015 by stewartkennyphotography

Free Photography Talk With Dublin Photography School

FREE THURSDAY TALKS WITH THE DUBLIN PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL

We are delighted to bring you an evening of ‘Composition & Visual Theory’ presented by Stewart Kenny

Stewart is an award winning fine art landscape photographer based in Dublin. Stewart’s main areas of expertise are black and white photography, landscape photography, night and low light photography. After graduating from college he began work in several areas of the photography industry from retail and printing to consulting and lecturing.

Time: 7.45pm
Date: Thursday June 25th 2015
Venue: The Carmelite Centre, 56 Aungier Street, Dublin 2.

Stewart has exhibited both nationally and internationally. He has a huge passion for photography and loves nothing more than to teach others how to achieve the perfect image. He is the head of training here at the Dublin Photography School and gives talks and seminars about about various genres of photography around Ireland. You can visit his website at www.stewartkennyphotography.com

R.S.V.P by emailing info@dublinphotographyschool.ie to secure your place
Please book early as places are limited & it will fill up fast

22/03/2015 by stewartkennyphotography

Using a graphics tablet for photo editing (a beginners guide.)

Using a graphics tablet for photo editing

Something that a lot of digital imaging enthusiasts and professionals recommend is if you are getting more serious about your post processing then you will benefit hugely from picking up a graphics tablet. I must say I’m inclined to agree with that advice. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you have to rush out and buy one the first day you sit your Photoshop course, but it is something that you should have a look at as you move from the beginner’s phase of learning into the intermediate and advanced stage.

Trying to figure out what tablet to buy can be an absolute nightmare for somebody who is new to digital imaging and post processing, so here is a quick guide set out in a FAQ format that will help you. I’m also going to offer my advice for the best tablet on a budget, for anybody looking to buy their first tablet and stylus.

Graphic Tablet & Stylus FAQs.

How does a graphic tablet differ from a mouse?

This is the most common question and the simple answer is two areas, the first one is accuracy, the pen offers the ability for much more finer control when making local adjustments in Photoshop such as air brushing, painting, history brush, dodging and burning etc, the second area is the stylus can be set to be pressure sensitive so the strokes you use are much more natural looking creating a smoother looking effect.

What are good brands of graphic tablets and styluses?

Hands down the industry leader in graphic tablets is Wacom, but other quality brands include Huion, VT, and Ugee, however support for these other brands can be hit and miss depending on where you live. Other computer component manufacturers like trust and advent make tablets, but are not flagship products and replacement stylus’s etc can be hard to come by.

How much do tablets cost?

This is where most people trip up, the price of tablets range from about €50 to €2500, and most people have no idea how much to be spending on a tablet that will give them good quality and value for money without massively under or over spending.

How much should i spend on a graphics tablet?

For the average amateur or semi professional photographer it’s my opinion that you should be spending somewhere between €90 – €200, without buying a lemon or massively over spending, you may be tempted to spend much more, but may not get the use out of the features are these may be geared towards professional animators or digital artists.

Do I need to take a course to use a graphics tablet?

Not at all, essentially your just replacing your mouse with a much more accurate pointer, however your Photoshop skills will need to be in place first to get the most out of the stylus, my advice would be to focus on learning local adjustment techniques like portrait retouching and learning shortcut commands that allow you to scoot around the screen like the spacebar and ctrl + 0 ctrl + and ctrl -, to help you get the most out of your tablet.

Are they difficult to get used to?

For the first half hour using it you will find it tricky as you get used to such a sensitive tool, after that you will not notice that you’re using it at all. My advice is because when we use a pen we are used to looking at what we are writing. With that in mind, when you start using one your instinct will be to look at the track pad or tablet instead of the screen, don’t ! Just keep looking at the screen and it will become second nature in no time. Also don’t worry about setting pressure sensitivity straight out of the box, spend a week or two just using the basic functions and when you’re ready just do a quick Google search on setting up the advanced features. It’s really very simple.

What do I recommend to my students?

The tablet I recommend to my students is the Wacom Intuos Manga, it costs about €120 depending on where you buy.

It’s just over the size of an A5 page and is light and compact

Wacom Intous Manga is just over half an a4 page in size

It’s thin and slim so easy to carry around in a camera bag or laptop case.

Has quick access buttons to the modify keys like alt, control and shift.

Can be easily upgraded to a wireless device with wireless add on kit.

If you enjoyed this article have a look at our free downloadable photography magazine Snapshot, for articles, tips, tricks and much more.

Stewart Kenny is a Photographer, educator and photography tour guide living in Dublin, Ireland. When not on the internet pretending to be a blogger, enjoys drinking tea and martial arts and zombie flicks! See more of his work on his photography site here.

25/08/2014 by stewartkennyphotography

More Travel Photography Tips

More Travel Photography Tips

photography courses dublin — See Dublin Photography School For More Information On Taking A Travel Photography Course In Dublin.

Air Travel Considerations

When traveling by air, please remember that this can have massive implications on the amount of gear that you can carry, first off if your carrying your photography gear in your carry-on luggage , some airport security may ask you to power it on to prove that it’s not been tampered with or that you have taken no images of the security point, so make sure your batteries are charged. Two if you are putting your camera in your check in luggage, please be aware that most airlines will not accept any responsibility for damage during transit. Also if your cases go missing, you are only insured for a certain amount, so make sure your gear is within the limit.

Set a Theme

Setting a theme for your travels has two fantastic benefits, first is that after your done getting the safe shots you wanted to allows you to see new shots and keeps you inspired to keep shooting and the second benefit is that, it will look fantastic if you compile a photo book of your travels when you’re at home.

Shoot the signs

With all the hussle and bustle of being in a new country, with the sights, sounds and smells, it’s easy to forget where you took a particular shoot. This comes in very handy for websites like flickr and 500px when tagging your images. It will also help you if you return back to the area in future.

Bracketing

When away on holidays, make sure you get the shot you want by bracketing your shots, this means that your camera will take several exposures of the same image, turn on AEB (auto exposure bracketing) to make sure you get the shot right and that you are not disappointed later.

Get up high

Get off the tourist trail and get high to get the best possible vantage point, this can be a balcony in a church, a rooftop restaurant, top of a landmark, the options are there if you look for them.

Shoot in shutter priority mode

When going walkabout in a city, make sure your shooting in TV, S, SP mode and try set your shutter speed to about 1/640 this will insure that you will be able to freeze about 95% of your shots, and catch them sharp.

Saving your battery

It’s only when we are using our cameras all day that we realise, how short the battery life can seem sometimes, so here are a few tips to help you extend your battery life, 1. Don’t review your screen to often only when you need to, turn off automatic flash, turn your focus mode to one shot when not shooting movement, don’t turn off your camera, put it into sleep mode where possible, as constantly powering on and off the camera can require a lot of energy depending on the model. Think about turning off your VR/IS/OS when not needed (marginal savings)

Hotel room window

Your hotel window is a great opportunity to do overnight timelapses and night cityscapes, just make sure the lights are off in the room so there are no reflections in the window.

Why not check out the upcoming Travel Photography Course that will be taking place in Dublin Photography School Later this year, to help you capture and record the trips of a lifetime. For all and any photography courses in Dublin and Ireland ….have a look here.

21/07/2014 by stewartkennyphotography

Photography Courses Dublin

Photography courses Dublin

7 Week DSLR Photography Course

What photographic equipment will you need?: Digital SLR (DSLR) or bridge camera with manual controls

What will you learn?: This is the first step in learning photography, we teach you from the very basics as if you have never held a camera before, getting you out of auto mode and into manual and semi automatic modes. We will teach you the basics of photography including aperture (fstop), shutter speeds, how to use your camera, light meter, ISO and much much more.

What level of photography required?: Complete Beginner – Novice

What is the cost?: €199

Where is it held?: Dublin City Centre

Where can I find out more information?: see the Dublin photography school Website for more information on this photography course: here

7 Week Improvers Photography Course

What photographic equipment will you need?: Digital SLR (DSLR) or bridge camera with manual controls

What will you learn?: This photography course is designed to follow on from our 7 week DSLR photography course. Think of this course as the level 2 or second step, this course introduces more complicated and creative techniques and how to get more out of your camera, from how and when to use TV/S A/AV modes on your camera, to Histograms, focusing modes and burst modes. As well as techniques on composition and creative shutter speeds and much much more.

What level of photography required?: Intermediate – Improvers

What is the cost?: €199

Where is it held?: Dublin City Centre

Where can I find out more information?: see the Dublin photography school Website for more information on this fun and creative photography course:here

1 Day DSLR Photography Course

What photographic equipment will you need?: Digital SLR (DSLR) or bridge camera with manual controls

What will you learn?: Stuck for time?This is the first step in learning photography compressed into a single day with lunch included, we teach you from the very basics as if you have never held a camera before, getting you out of auto mode and into manual and semi automatic modes. We will teach you the basics of photography including aperture (fstop), shutter speeds, how to use your camera, light meter, ISO and much much more.

What level of photography required?: Complete Beginner – Novice

What is the cost?: €135

Where is it held?: Dublin City Centre

Where can I find out more information?: see the Dublin photography school Website for more information on this one day photography course: here

1 Day DSLR Improvers Photography Course

What photographic equipment will you need?: Digital SLR (DSLR) or bridge camera with manual controls

What will you learn?: Stuck for time?This photography course is designed to follow on from our 7 week or one day DSLR photography course compressed into a single day with lunch included in the price. Think of this course as the level 2 or second step, this course introduces more complicated and creative techniques and how to get more out of your camera, from how and when to use TV/S A/AV modes on your camera, to Histograms, focusing modes and burst modes. As well as techniques on composition and creative shutter speeds and much much more.

What level of photography required?: Intermediate – Improvers

What is the cost?: €125

Where is it held?: Dublin City Centre

Where can I find out more information?: see the Dublin photography school Website for more information on this one day improvers photography course: here

1 Day Studio Photography Workshop

What photographic equipment will you need?: Digital SLR (DSLR) or any camera with a hotshoe

What will you learn?: the one day studio course is designed to introduce you to how to use a photography studio properly and includes, where and what studio lights you should buy, for different budgets as well as safety and posing. This course is designed to teach the student lighting patterns, how to light a subject, and what lighting patterns should be used where. We start from the very bottom and show you everything as you have never stepped foot in a studio before.

What level of photography required?: Novice – however we recommend that you have at least a understanding on how to change the basic settings on your camera like ISO and Fstop.

What is the cost?: €125

Where is it held?: Dublin City Centre

Where can I find out more information?: see the Dublin photography school Website for more information on this studio photography course: here

1 Day Wedding Photography Workshop

What photographic equipment will you need?: Digital SLR (DSLR) or bridge and flashgun recommended

What will you learn?: this one day course is a effectively a mock wedding, we have a beautiful bride and groom, with full make up and all the trimmings. This course will take you through how to photograph a wedding. And will teach you posing, key shots, how to prepare, and organise yourself before a wedding. This course is ideal for anyone looking to become a wedding photographer, build a portfolio or somebody who has been shoot a friend’s wedding.

What level of photography required?: Improvers – intermediate

What is the cost?: €165

Where is it held?: Kimmage, Dublin 6W

Where can I find out more information?: see the Dublin photography school Website for more information on this wedding photography course:here

1 Day Photoshop Workshop

What photographic equipment will you need?: nothing at all, everything is provided.

What will you learn?: this course is designed to teach you a basic photographers workflow in photoshop, from RAW processing, to curves, levels, cropping, sharpening, retouching, and colour correction. All in the fantastic multimedia labs in Rua Red Arts Centre in Tallaght.

What level of photography required?: Beginners – Novice

What is the cost?: €140

Where is it held?: Rua Red Arts Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Where can I find out more information?: see the Dublin photography school Website for more information on this photoshop for digital photographers course: here

1 Day Street Photography Workshop

What photographic equipment will you need?: Digital SLR (DSLR) or bridge camera with manual controls and a 50mm fixed lens is recommended

What will you learn?: This workshop gives a bit of theory in the classroom and then you hit the streets of Dublin with tutor who will show you the when the where and how of street photography. Our tutors will show you how to get the most out of your camera and surroundings with fantastic tips and techniques.

What level of photography required?: Beginners – Novice

What is the cost?: €99

Where is it held?: Dublin City Centre

Where can I find out more information?: see the Dublin photography school Website for more information on this Street Photography Course: here

1 Day Flash Photography Workshop

What photographic equipment will you need?: DSLR & Flash Gun

What will you learn?: this course is designed to get you to grips with your flash gun, how and when to flash, how to mix flash with ambient light, how to bounce, diffuse, direct flash and how to improve your flash photography. This course assumes that you have never handled flash before and will start from the very basics.

What level of photography required?: Beginners – Novice

What is the cost?: €99

Where is it held?: Dublin City Centre

Where can I find out more information?: see the Dublin photography school Website for more information on this Flash & Speedlite Photography Course: here

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